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Why do our thoughts turn negative so quickly? Why do we jump to conclusions, assume the worst, or speak to ourselves far more harshly than we would ever speak to someone we love? In this episode, Dr. Yadegarfard explores the two powerful forces beneath these struggles: automatic negative thoughts and core beliefs. You’ll learn how these patterns form, why they appear during stress, and how therapy helps you recognise, question, and transform them.
Whether you experience overthinking, anxiety, low mood, or self-criticism, this episode will help you understand your mind with compassion — and begin the process of gentle change.
You'll learn: • What automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) are and why they happen • How cognitive biases (like catastrophising and emotional reasoning) distort your thinking • What core beliefs are, how they form, and why they influence your emotional reactions • The powerful link between ANTs and deeper belief systems • How CBT works on both “top-down” (thoughts) and “bottom-up” (beliefs) levels • Simple tools to identify, question, and soften unhelpful thinking patterns • A short guided reflection to help you notice your own thought–belief cycles
This episode is ideal for anyone who wants to understand their inner dialogue, strengthen emotional regulation, or deepen their therapy work.
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